appease; cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
She tried to placate the angry customer with a sincere apology.
Vocabulary like placate 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.
sulky; easily irritated or annoyed
an observable event or occurrence
humanitarian; someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
emotionally unresponsive
devotion; righteousness by virtue of being pious
one who leads or explores first
annoy; tightly woven fabric with raised cords
swivel; turn on a pivot
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