Word Cluster
Grouping words together anywhich way you can imagine is a good idea for learning since your brain seems to be designed that way i.e to gather networked , associated information. This is filtering VVV Vord List and grouping information one way, you will be able to detect the pattern as you read the words. Pay attention to the examples to understand when to use which word. Though as of today you can use many of them interchangeably and nobody would care.Sad that is.
assuage
verb [ trans. ]
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense : the letter assuaged the fears of most members.
• satisfy (an appetite or desire) : an opportunity occurred to assuage her desire for knowledge.
ORIGIN Middle English : from Old French assouagier, asouagier, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ (expressing change) + suavis ‘sweet.’
ameliorate
verb [ trans. ]
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better : the reform did much to ameliorate living standards.
alleviate
verb [ trans. ]
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe : he couldn’t prevent her pain, only alleviate it | measures to alleviate unemployment.
ORIGIN late Middle English : from late Latin alleviat- ‘lightened,’ from the verb alleviare, from Latin allevare, from ad- ‘to’ + levare ‘raise,’ influenced by levis ‘light.’
abate
verb [ intrans. ]
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread : the storm suddenly abated.
• [ trans. ] cause to become smaller or less intense : nothing abated his crusading zeal.
• [ trans. ] Law lessen, reduce, or remove (esp. a nuisance) : this action would not have been sufficient to abate the odor nuisance.
placate
verb [ trans. ]
make (someone) less angry or hostile : they attempted to placate the students with promises
mollify
verb ( -fies, -fied) [ trans. ]
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone) : nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists.
propitiate |prəˈpi sh ēˌāt|
verb [ trans. ]
win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them : the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices.
conciliate
verb [ trans. ]
1 stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify : concessions were made to conciliate the peasantry. See note at pacify .
• [ intrans. ] act as a mediator : he sought to conciliate in the dispute.
• formal reconcile; make compatible : all complaints about charges will be conciliated if possible.
2 archaic gain (esteem or goodwill). : the arts which conciliate popularity.
pacify
verb ( -fies, -fied) [ trans. ]
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of : he had to pacify angry spectators.
• bring peace to (a country or warring factions), esp. by the use or threatened use of military force : the general pacified northern Italy.
appease
verb [ trans. ]
1 pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands : amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups.
2 relieve or satisfy (a demand or a feeling) : we give to charity because it appeases our guilt.
anodyne
adjective
not likely to provoke dissent or offense; uncontentious or inoffensive, often deliberately so : anodyne new age music | I attempted to keep the conversation as anodyne as possible.
noun
a pain-killing drug or medicine.
• figurative something that alleviates a person’s mental distress : an anodyne to the misery she had put him through.
balm
noun
1 a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin.
• figurative something that has a comforting, soothing, or restorative effect : the murmur of the water can provide balm for troubled spirits.
2 a tree that yields a fragrant resinous substance, typically one used in medicine. • Species in several families, in particular those of the genus Commiphora (family Burseraceae).
• such a substance.
3 (also lemon balm or sweet balm) a bushy herb of the mint family, with leaves smelling and tasting of lemon. • Melissa officinalis, family Labiatae.
• used in names of other aromatic herbs of the mint family, e.g., bee balm.
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The bailout package assuaged the fear of recession among the people.
Monorail can ameliorate traffic problems in Pune.
The doctor tried to alleviate her pain by prescribing an antibiotic.
49% FDI in aviation would provide balm to the bleeding aviation sector and also pacify the angry pilots.
Assuage-
At my friends birthday I had a chance to assuage my hunger for decent food.
Ameliorate-
Watching the movie Amelie did alot to ameliorate me when i was depressed.
Alleviate, Abate-
Some cancer patients feels that smoking pot alleviates them as it abates the excruciating pain they usually face.
Placate-
It was very difficult for her to placate her husband, after he got to know that she was unfaithfull.
Mollify-
I feel Goa is a place to mollify all the trouble minded people.
Conciliate-
My sister usually conciliate the fight between me and my brother.
Pacify-
A stern professor was required to pacify the class.
Appease-
I appeased my sister by buying a book that she had been wanting for last 10 days.
Balm-
“Vicco turmeric ayurvedic cream is supposed to be the best balm you`ll get in india.”
Anodyne-
Reality shows that have anodyne actors do not do well in India. (That`s true)
Asuage – The change in rule assuaged the difficulty of the competition among the participants.
Ameliorate – The modification of the car did much to ameliorate comfort driving.
Alleviate – Doctors tried to alleviate most of the discomforts experienced during her pregnancy.
Abate – The war suddenly abate.
Placate – Officer in charge tried to placate the unions who say that even negotiations cannot help in this matter.
Mollify – The frightened child attempted to mollify his angry mother by giving her a big hug.
Anodyne – Her massaging my aching back served as an anodyne pain reliever.
Ice-creams always assuages my appetite.
Talking to him ameliorated my mind.
Meditation can alleviate your distress.
Nothing can abate my courage.
Every attempt of mine to placate him was in vain.
A goal at the last moment mollified the fans.
Political leaders are suppose to conciliate the people.
Rain pacified the farmers.
Parents have to appease their children.
To be anodyne at an argument is difficult.
A soft music provides balm to the soul.
Assuage : Spains victory at Euro 12 gives a sense of assuage to the people of country at economic turmoil at now.
Ameliorate: finally Akhilesh govt has given an ameliorate to the peoples pitty living conditions.
Abate: the rescue plan from military abate the severe impact of disaster.
Placate: India is now placating its relationship with all regional countries which they have missed through out the history.
Conciliate: by the announcement of terrorist being arrested the President conciliated then.
Pacify: the emgergence of UN has pacified the peace in world.
Anodyne: Sometimes friend helps as a anodyne in bad times.
assuage :nothing but blood can assuage the thirst of a vampire.
ameliorated :Savitribai Phule ameliorated the status of women in India by educating them.
alleviate :The condolences provided by the family alleviated the pain of the widow.
abate :the constant efforts of PMC abated the effects of flood.
placate :the innocence on the the child’s face placated the anger of her mother.
mollify :the ministers tried to mollify the angry public by making immediate promises to them.
conciliate :the management conciliated the labor union by promising increments.
pacify :the police pacified the riot.
appease :my friend appeased her girlfriend by gifting her.
balm :Nishant sir applied to get rid of the head ache given to him by his students.
annodyne :Milk with honey serves as an anodyne for insomnia.
ASSUAGE- The result assuaged my fear of getting admission in college.
AMELIORATE- The Lokpal Bill will ameliorate the citizens of India if incorporated.
ALLEVIATE- The drought in many parts of the country was alleviated with the help of army.
ABATE- The affect of pests on the crops can be abated by spraying pesticides upon it.
PLACATE- His anger was placated by his seeing his freinds.
MOLLIFY- The angry crowd was mollified by team Anna so that the protest can be peaceful.
CONCILIATE- Varun conciliated Arun’s matters with his freind Amit, and asked him to join the party.
PACIFY- The army pacified the upsurging crowd.
APPEASE- The donation was made to appese the poor children.
ANNODYNE- The minister kept his speech as annidyne as possible.
BALM- Arun applied balm on Varun’s wounded skin.
ASSUAGE- the tng list in the college assuaged the student behaviour towards college..
AMELIORATE- when teacher asks questions from the students she recd. ameliorate answeres..
ALLEVIATE- when floods came in gujarat the state was alleviated with the help of donations.
ABATE- The affect of global warming on the earth can be abated by using eco-friendly products..
PLACATE- His anger was placated when he sees an handi caped person trying to paint..
MOLLIFY- it is the duty of customer care excecutive to mollify customers anger..
CONCILIATE- managers of a company usually conciliate workers when they are on strike..
PACIFY- the hr manager usually pacify when seperation process is going on in the company..
APPEASE- i need something to eat so that i can appease my stomach..
ANNODYNE- most of people take massage because it type of annodyne pain reliever.
BALM- usually my grand mother applies balm on her feet..