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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WordMeaning
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brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
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animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
mischancebad luck
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
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