GRE Word List

ELYSIAN

of or relating to Elysium

The meaning of the word elysian is of or relating to Elysium.

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WordMeaning
distortto twist (see twist
depredationto lay waste : plunder
slakesubside
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
nibbill
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
contrivancea thing contrived