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
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
pento shut in or as if in a pen
wardthe action or process of guarding
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity