GRE Word List

MACE

an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg

The meaning of the word mace is an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg.

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commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
nullifyto make null (see null
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reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
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compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect