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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apexthe uppermost point : vertex
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mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
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compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy