GRE Word List

POTABLE

suitable for drinking

The meaning of the word potable is suitable for drinking.

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extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
retaliateto return like for like
communetalk over
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity