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
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
exegesisexposition
apostateone who commits apostasy
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
herbivorousfeeding on plants