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 |
|---|---|
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |