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 |
|---|---|
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |