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
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
citadela fortress that commands (see command
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
abnegationdenial
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable