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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| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| certitude | the state of being or feeling certain |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |