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 |
|---|---|
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| leave-taking | departure |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |