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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avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
sleeperone that sleeps
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dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
havenharbor