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soporific
Meaning:
Sleep-inducing; drowsy;
Usage:
Certain medicines can have a soporific effect
This medicine is soporific therefore do not drive after taking it
laden
Meaning:
Loaded; carrying a load or burden; to be filled with great quantity; fraught; charged
Usage:
The ship was laden with emergency medical supplies
remiss
Meaning:
Negligent in performance; careless; showing neglect or inattention; lax; lacking care or attention
Usage:
It would be remiss of me if I did not share with you the vital role my mother has played in my recovery
sententious
Meaning:
Preachy; moralistic babble; given to excessive moralizing; given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner
Usage:
Many consider him to be a sententious crank who has written countless letters to the editor about the decline in family values
succor
Meaning:
Relief; assistance in times of hardships; aid; help
Usage:
They see it as a duty to give succor to those in need
adversary
Meaning:
An enemy or opponent; antagonist; foe
Usage:
He is a very smart criminal who pushes emotional buttons to get what he wants. He is quite worthy adversary for the team
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