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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WordMeaning
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
effluviuman invisible emanation
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery