GRE Word List
ALCHEMY
a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
The meaning of the word alchemy is a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |