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
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
rigto fit out with rigging
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
rama male sheep
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
extolto praise highly : glorify
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion