GRE Word List

OPIATE

an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance

The meaning of the word opiate is an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance.

Random words

WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other