GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

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WordMeaning
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
respitea period of temporary delay
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous