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.

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indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
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