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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palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
divaprima donna
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
inditemake up
emetican agent that induces vomiting
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
withholdto hold back from action : check