GRE Word List
CELIBATE
of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
The meaning of the word celibate is of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:.
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| forebears | ancestor |
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| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
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