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 |
|---|---|
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| venue | locale |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |