GRE Word List
PALLIATE
ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
The meaning of the word palliate is ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sway | swing from side to side; influence (someone) to change one's opinion; N. |
| flutter | (of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N. |
| vying | contending; CF. vie |
| temporal | of time; not lasting forever; limited by time; temporary; secular; worldly |
| vibrant | full of vigor or energy; vibrating |
| physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
| bewitch | cast a spell over; captivate completely |
| compilation | listing of information in tabular or book form; compiling |
| filial | pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect |
| unfaltering | steadfast; firm; not changing |