GRE Word List
AQUILINE
curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose
The meaning of the word aquiline is curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denotation | meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation |
| pretension | pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist. |
| preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
| wreak | inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on |
| ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
| championship | position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion |
| abstract | theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| miniature | small model; small painting; ADJ: small |
| pang | sudden sharp feeling of pain |
