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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WordMeaning
denotationan act or process of denoting
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cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
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prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome