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 |
|---|---|
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| lewd | obscene |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |