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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mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
flaccidnot firm or stiff
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand