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 |
|---|---|
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| brawny | muscular |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |