GRE Word List

ALIMENTARY

of or relating to nourishment or nutrition

The meaning of the word alimentary is of or relating to nourishment or nutrition.

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WordMeaning
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
unregeneratenot regenerate
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading