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
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
magnitudegreat size or extent
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
veerto change direction or course
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary