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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| piety | the quality or state of being pious: such as |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |