GRE Word List
ANODYNE
serving to alleviate pain
The meaning of the word anodyne is serving to alleviate pain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| torpor | a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| regimen | a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |