GRE Word List
AQUILINE
curving like an eagle's beak
The meaning of the word aquiline is curving like an eagle's beak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |