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 |
|---|---|
| lax | loose |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |