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 |
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| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
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| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
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