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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WordMeaning
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
primaloriginal
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
predilectionan established preference for something
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation