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
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
carefreefree from care: such as
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
omnipotentalmighty
manumitto release from slavery