GRE Word List
AMBROSIA
the food of the Greek and Roman gods
The meaning of the word ambrosia is the food of the Greek and Roman gods.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
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| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| collate | to compare critically |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |