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
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
appendattach
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly