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 |
|---|---|
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| coterie | an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |