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 |
|---|---|
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |