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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| harass | exhaust |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |