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 |
|---|---|
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| veneer | a thin sheet of a material: such as |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |