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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
outstripto go faster or farther than
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome