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
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
censurea judgment involving condemnation
grategrating
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
perditioneternal damnation