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 |
|---|---|
| scotch | scottish |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| cipher | zero |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| exegesis | exposition |
| inchoate | being only partly in existence or operation : incipient |