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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purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence