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
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| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |