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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WordMeaning
gistessence; main point; substance
savanta person of learning
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
evoketo call forth or up: such as
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed