GRE Word List

NEXUS

connection

The meaning of the word nexus is connection.

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WordMeaning
potentateruler
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
overseesurvey
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
finitehaving definite or definable limits
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily