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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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
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compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony