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 |
|---|---|
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |