GRE Word List
ANODYNE
serving to alleviate pain
The meaning of the word anodyne is serving to alleviate pain.
Random words
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| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
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| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
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