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.
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| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |