GRE Word List
NECTAR
the drink of the Greek and Roman gods
The meaning of the word nectar is the drink of the Greek and Roman gods.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| vixen | a female fox |
| succor | relief |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |