GRE Word List
HERMETIC
of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
The meaning of the word hermetic is of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d..
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| demure | reserved |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| hallowed | holy |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |