GRE Word List
BALMY
having the qualities of balm : soothing
The meaning of the word balmy is having the qualities of balm : soothing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demure | reserved |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| wanderlust | strong longing for or impulse toward wandering |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |