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

WordMeaning
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
flaccidnot firm or stiff
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
ebullientboiling
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand