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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juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
exploitdeed
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
flutterto flap the wings rapidly