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
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
facultyability
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
purveyorone that purveys
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose