GRE Word List

AQUILINE

curving like an eagle's beak

The meaning of the word aquiline is curving like an eagle's beak.

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WordMeaning
discomposeto destroy the composure of
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
paragona model of excellence or perfection
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
smotherto kill by depriving of air