GRE Word List

AEGIS

a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena

The meaning of the word aegis is a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena.

Random words

WordMeaning
attentivemindful
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
declivitydownward inclination
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
conveneto come together in a body
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger