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
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
determinatehaving defined limits
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
wagto be in motion : stir
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
hideto put out of sight : secrete
bolstera long pillow or cushion