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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| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
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| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
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| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |