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
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
rationalhaving reason or understanding
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
dramaa composition (see composition