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
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
pryto look closely or inquisitively
syllogisma 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")
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
vertexthe top of the head
brawnymuscular
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish