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
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness