GRE Word List
ELIXIR
a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
The meaning of the word elixir is a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold.
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| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
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| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
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| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
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