GRE Word List

ANODYNE

serving to alleviate pain

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

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paragona model of excellence or perfection
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
immunenot susceptible or responsive
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
recuperateto get back : regain
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
pendulouspoised without visible support
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting