GRE Word List
THERAPEUTIC
curative; N. therapy
The meaning of the word therapeutic is curative; N. therapy.
Random words
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smear | spread or cover with a sticky substance; N: mark made by smearing |
bait | harass; tease; torment; Ex. badger baiting; N: food or other lure used to catch fish or trap animals |
inimical | (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy |
pigment | coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil) |
spate | sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents |
simplistic | oversimplified |
obstinate | stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy |
queasy | experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy |
commonwealth | nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation |
indulgent | humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence |