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
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
caninea conical pointed tooth
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
sustainto give support or relief to
blisscomplete happiness
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function