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
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
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impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
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