GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

The meaning of the word anodyne is serving to alleviate pain.

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appriseto give notice to : tell
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
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exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action