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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unkempt | not combed |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| exhume | disinter |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| rotunda | a round building |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |