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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WordMeaning
scotchscottish
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
cipherzero
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
exegesisexposition
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient