GRE Word List
PROPITIATE
to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
The meaning of the word propitiate is to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
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| demerit | offense |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| debut | a first appearance |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |