GRE Word List
ELYSIUM
the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
The meaning of the word elysium is the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| mutter | to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |