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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shambles | a meat market |
breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |