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 |
|---|---|
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
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| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
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| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
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