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 |
|---|---|
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |