calm or appease
She brought flowers to mollify her upset partner.
Vocabulary like mollify appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
misinterpret; interpret in the wrong way
stingy; (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
an unlucky accident
deceive; represent falsely
reduce severity or seriousness
make fun; treat with contempt
not extreme or excessive
a small amount
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