GRE Word List

SALUTARY

producing a beneficial effect : remedial

The meaning of the word salutary is producing a beneficial effect : remedial.

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bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism