GRE Word List

BALM

a balsamic (see balsamic

The meaning of the word balm is a balsamic (see balsamic.

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WordMeaning
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
comestibleedible
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
understateto represent as less than is the case
impoverishto make poor