GRE Word List

UNGUENT

a soothing or healing salve : ointment

The meaning of the word unguent is a soothing or healing salve : ointment.

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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
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