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
fuddlebooze
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
botchan inflammatory sore
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure