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
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
untenablenot able to be defended
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
fallibleliable to be erroneous
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)