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.

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WordMeaning
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chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
woefulfull of woe : grievous
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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embroilto throw into disorder or confusion