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 |
|---|---|
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |