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 |
|---|---|
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |