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
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
blanchto take the color out of
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
saboteurone that practices sabotage
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination