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
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
lunarcrescent
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
firebranda piece of burning wood
requiema mass for the dead
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
belateddelayed beyond the usual time