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
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
belaborto attack verbally
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
renderto melt down
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation