GRE Word List
AQUILINE
curving like an eagle's beak
The meaning of the word aquiline is curving like an eagle's beak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| euthanasia | the 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 |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |