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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| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| devious | wandering |
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| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
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