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
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
meleea confused struggle
concorda state of agreement : harmony
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance