GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

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WordMeaning
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
deprecateto express disapproval of
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
chasethe hunting of wild animals
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby