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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debilitate | to impair the strength of : enfeeble |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |