GRE Word List

MENTOR

a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus

The meaning of the word mentor is a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus.

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WordMeaning
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation