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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |