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 |
|---|---|
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| desperate | having lost hope |