GRE Word List
ANODYNE
serving to alleviate pain
The meaning of the word anodyne is serving to alleviate pain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| venue | locale |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |