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 |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| overwhelm | upset |
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| imponderable | not ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness |