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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provident | frugal |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| haven | harbor |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |