Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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balm | Yes | No | No | No |
unction | Yes | No | No | No |
balm (noun) | unction (noun) |
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semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual |
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation |
smug self-serving earnestness | |
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm |