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
upshotthe final result : outcome
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
politypolitical organization
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
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ruminantan animal that chews the cud
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat