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

WordMeaning
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
impoliticnot politic : unwise
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
rostera roll or list of personnel
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune