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
descryto catch sight of
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consonanceharmony or agreement among components
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it