GRE Word List

PAPYRUS

a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley

The meaning of the word papyrus is a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley.

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libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
disquietudeanxiety
intermediarymediator
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment