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.

Random words

WordMeaning
derelictionan intentional abandonment
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
reeksmoke
occidentwest
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
censurea judgment involving condemnation
branda charred piece of wood
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel