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).

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WordMeaning
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
civilof or relating to citizens
prosperousauspicious
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack