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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cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
rescind | to take away : remove |
seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |