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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WordMeaning
hovelan open shed or shelter
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
amalgama mixture of different elements
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
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wantonmerciless