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
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
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puerilejuvenile
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
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onusburden
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