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
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
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blareto sound loud and strident
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
elusivetending to elude: such as
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm