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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WordMeaning
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
uniquebeing the only one : sole
pinnacea light sailing ship
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
purgeto clear of guilt