GRE Word List
PHOENIX
a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
The meaning of the word phoenix is a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| sidetrack | siding |
| onus | burden |
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| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| sophist | philosopher |
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| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
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| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |