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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| ramification | branch |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |