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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confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
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featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
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