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 |
|---|---|
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| slaughter | the act of killing |