GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

Random words

WordMeaning
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
branda charred piece of wood
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
abodethe place where one lives : home