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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flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
overwhelmupset
yoretime past and especially long past
compressto press or squeeze together
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper