GRE Word List
CONCILIATORY
intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
The meaning of the word conciliatory is intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |