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 |
|---|---|
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| query | question |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |