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
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
notableworthy of note : remarkable
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
loutto bow in respect
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement