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.

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pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
induceto move by persuasion or influence
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection