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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WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
lodewaterway