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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disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
sparseof few and scattered elements
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent