settleto accept as adequate despite wanting something better; to make do with less (not just to resolve a dispute)The researcher refused to settle for a merely adequate explanation and kept digging for the truth.NoteThe researcher refused to settle for a merely adequate explanation and kept digging for the truth.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary now