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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saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind