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 |
|---|---|
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| congenial | pleasant |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| drab | slattern |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |