GRE Word List

QUINTESSENCE

the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies

The meaning of the word quintessence is the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies.

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WordMeaning
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
microcosma little world
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate