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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| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| coup | a 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 |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |