Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
Q
allay (v)
A
To lessen fear; to calm; to relieve pain
2
Q
alleviate
A
to lessen pain / discomfort
3
Q
ameliorate
A
To make better; to lessen pain/diff./tension
4
Q
appease
A
to make tranquil/quiet especially by demand; to pacify
5
Q
Assuage (v)
A
To alleviate; to lessen pain or conflict; pacify
6
Q
Conciliate
A
To win a person over through special considerations/persuasive methods; reconcile.
7
Q
Mediate
A
To act as a go-between in settling conflicts/disputes between people/opposing sides.
8
Q
Mitigate
A
To make/become less severe; lessen pain/damage
9
Q
Mollify
A
To pacify/soothe/appease; to make less severe/violent
10
Q
Pacify
A
To calm/ make peaceful/ restore to tranquil state
11
Q
Placate
A
To make calm; soothe
12
Q
Quell
A
To pacify/subdue/quiet down.
