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
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
oculistophthalmologist
dyspepticindigestion
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody