GRE Word List
ANODYNE
drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement
The meaning of the word anodyne is drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement.
Random words
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verbose | wordy; N. verbosity |
plaudit | praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud |
prompt | cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue |
gerontology | study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age |
responsiveness | state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment |
infidel | unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion) |
episodic | (of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience |
assay | analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore) |
zenith | point directly overhead in the sky; summit; acme; highest point |
fastidious | difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky |