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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clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
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