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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
outmodednot being in style
viandan item of food
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
pedestriancommonplace