Soporific
mediumsop-uh-RIF-ik
adjective
Definition
Causing sleep or drowsiness; tending to induce sleep
Examples
“The professor's monotonous lecture had a soporific effect on the entire class.”
“Warm milk before bedtime is known for its soporific properties.”
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GRE Tip
Soporific is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "sedative" or "somnolent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "stimulating".
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