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

WordMeaning
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
crossbreedhybridize
retiringreserved
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
interloperone that interlopes: such as
agapewide open : gaping
stringenttight
slaughterthe act of killing