GRE Word List

STYGIAN

of or relating to the river Styx

The meaning of the word stygian is of or relating to the river Styx.

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negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
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liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
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prongfork
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
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traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
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