GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

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WordMeaning
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
militateto have weight or effect
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
discomposeto destroy the composure of
parleyto speak with another : confer