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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| groom | bridegroom |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |