Conciliatory
adjectiveGREMedium
Definition
intended to placate or pacify
Example Usage
"He made a conciliatory gesture."
Synonyms
appeasingpacifyingmollifyingplacating
Antonyms
provocativeinflammatory
Tags
#gre#adjective#gre#medium
How to Use "Conciliatory"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a medium level word.
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In Writing
Use "Conciliatory" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Conciliatory" with its synonyms: appeasing, pacifying, mollifying. This helps with recall.
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