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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| betray | to lead astray |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
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| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |