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 |
|---|---|
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |