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

WordMeaning
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
flirtto move erratically : flit
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd