soothe; cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
The apology assuaged her anger about the broken promise.
Vocabulary like assuage appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
skilled person; a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
dominant; position or state of being dominant or in control
find out with certainty
practicing self denial
hope; have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
put together; create by putting components or members together
declare; state categorically
diligent; marked by care and persistent effort
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