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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| wanton | merciless |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |