GRE Word List
SOPORIFIC
causing or tending to cause sleep
The meaning of the word soporific is causing or tending to cause sleep.
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|---|---|
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
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| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
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| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
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