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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WordMeaning
coalesceto grow together
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
culminationthe action of culminating
supplicantone who supplicates
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
meddlesomegiven to meddling