GRE Word List

FIEND

devil

The meaning of the word fiend is devil.

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WordMeaning
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis