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
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
recastto cast again
ligneousof or resembling wood
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
rationa food allowance for one day
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering