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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plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
capacitylegal competency (see competence
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole