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
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
reprisea musical repetition:
supersedeto cause to be set aside
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
condescendto assume an air of superiority
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes