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
egregiousconspicuous
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest