anodyne
unlikely to cause offense; bland and inoffensive
Word origin: From Greek anodynos, free from pain (an- without plus odyne pain).
Anodyne in a sentence
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The politician gave an anodyne speech that pleased no one and angered no one.
The official's anodyne remarks offered reassurance without addressing a single hard question.
Using “anodyne” well
Anodyne describes something deliberately bland and inoffensive, often with a faintly critical edge implying blandness to the point of vacuity. As a noun it can also mean a painkiller.
More GRE words starting with A
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departing from what is normal or expected
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a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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