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 |
|---|---|
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| recast | to cast again |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |