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 |
|---|---|
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| prank | trick |
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