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 |
|---|---|
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
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| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
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| imbibe | drink |
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| endorse | to write on the back of |