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 |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |