GRE Word List
AERIE
the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
The meaning of the word aerie is the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop.
Random words
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| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
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