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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |