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
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width