GRE Word List

PALLIATE

to reduce the violence of (a disease)

The meaning of the word palliate is to reduce the violence of (a disease).

Random words

WordMeaning
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
perditioneternal damnation
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
comestibleedible
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable