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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| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| ambivalence | simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| manumit | to release from slavery |