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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lugubrious | mournful |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| contrive | devise |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |