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
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune