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

WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
niggletrifle
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
addlerotten
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment