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 |
|---|---|
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
