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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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
rescindto take away : remove
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
evoketo call forth or up: such as
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic