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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
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| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |