GRE Word List
PLACATE
to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
The meaning of the word placate is to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
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