GRE Word List

BALMY

having the qualities of balm : soothing

The meaning of the word balmy is having the qualities of balm : soothing.

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idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
tillerone that tills : cultivator
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire