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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WordMeaning
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
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missivea written communication : letter
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)