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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compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
abodethe place where one lives : home
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries