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
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
environencircle
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
disconcertto throw into confusion
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
obesehaving excessive body fat
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed