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
ariaair
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
compressto press or squeeze together
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated