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.

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prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
striatedmarked with striations or striae
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace