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
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
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retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
providencedivine guidance or care
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
deftcharacterized by facility and skill