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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| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
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| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| puerile | juvenile |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
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| onus | burden |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |