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
finishto come to an end : terminate
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
tyrannyoppressive power
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
harassexhaust
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony