emetic

Day 4Level 3

un-MET-ik

causing vomiting

something that brings vomit

Part of Speech: noun / adj.

Synonyms:

nauseant, aperient, laxative

Example Sentence:

Doctors concurred that this type of stomach poisoning can be cured if a powerful emetic is immediately administered but otherwise the effects are usually fatal.

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