GRE Word List

BALMY

having the qualities of balm : soothing

The meaning of the word balmy is having the qualities of balm : soothing.

Random words

WordMeaning
elusivetending to elude: such as
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
filchto steal secretly or casually
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
satiatefilled to satiety
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
quizzicalcomically quaint