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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| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |