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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invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
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laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
shearto cut off the hair from
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