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
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says