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 |
|---|---|
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| acetic | vinegary |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| dilute | attenuate |
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| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |