GRE Word List
ANODYNE
serving to alleviate pain
The meaning of the word anodyne is serving to alleviate pain.
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| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| render | to melt down |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
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| nourishment | food |