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
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
untenablenot able to be defended
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future