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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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
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detachedstanding by itself : separate
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