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 |
|---|---|
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |