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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
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