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
depredationto lay waste : plunder
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
ripto tear or split apart or open
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive