GRE Word List

ANESTHETIC

of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia

The meaning of the word anesthetic is of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia.

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instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
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engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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rankrelative standing or position
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