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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coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
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slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
dintforce
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
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precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations