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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| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
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| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| occident | west |
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