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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WordMeaning
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
transcribeto make a written copy of
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index