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 |
|---|---|
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
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| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
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