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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| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
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| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |