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
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
primaloriginal
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
fuddlebooze
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
denominationan act of denominating
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg