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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slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
acclaimapplaud
corpusclea minute particle
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
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makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute