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 |
|---|---|
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |