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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
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| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
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