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
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
trickleto issue or fall in drops
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes