GRE Vocabulary：diabolic - satiate

1.　　diabolic 

　　　　His dark clothing and makeup -- not to mention the raven on his shoulder -- gave him a diabolic appearance

　　　　(extrenely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell)

 

2.　　viscid 

　　　　Honey is a sweet, viscid liquid that is made by honeybees

　　　　(Having the properties of glue)

 

3.　　barrage

　　　　We received a barrage of letters after the event.

　　　　(a great amout of something that comes quickly and continuously)

 

4.　　disgorge　　

　　　　The subway disgorged a crowd of commuters.

　　　　(to empty whatever is in the stomach through the mouth)

 

5.　　condone

　　　　The shop owner condoned  the beggar's theft.

　　　　(to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) )

　　　　(to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue)

 

6.　　satiate

　　　　The man satiates his thirst with a glass of water. 

　　　　(to satisfy (a need,desire,etc.) fully)