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
appriseto give notice to : tell
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
tribunala court or forum of justice
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways