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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |