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
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
pitfalltrap
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another