GRE Word List
ELIXIR
cure-all; panacea; something invigorating
The meaning of the word elixir is cure-all; panacea; something invigorating.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sherbet | flavored dessert ice |
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| intrepid | fearless |
| swear | vow; promise; use profane oaths; use offensive words |
| pragmatist | practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things |
| realm | kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility |
| buttress | support; prop up; N. stationary structure to support wall; Ex. flying buttress |
| spin | rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N. |
| eon | long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras |
| emancipate | set free; liberate |