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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terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
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pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint