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 |
|---|---|
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| abnegation | denial |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |