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

WordMeaning
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
componenta constituent part : ingredient
snivelto run at the nose
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
lucremonetary gain : profit