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 |
|---|---|
| reaper | one that reaps |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| peerless | matchless |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| addle | rotten |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |