GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

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fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
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careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
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devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)