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
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
ancestryline of descent : lineage
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
auroraldawn
ancillarysubordinate
constraintthe act of constraining
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid