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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| plummet | to fall perpendicularly |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |