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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |