GRE Word List

MOLLIFY

to soothe in temper or disposition : appease

The meaning of the word mollify is to soothe in temper or disposition : appease.

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WordMeaning
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
maneuvera military or naval movement
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
portlydignified