GRE Word List

ELEVATION

the height to which something is elevated: such as

The meaning of the word elevation is the height to which something is elevated: such as.

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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
headlongheadfirst
dapperneat and trim in appearance
assailto attack violently : assault
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes