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
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
galaxymilky way galaxy
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
limnto draw or paint on a surface
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
magnitudegreat size or extent