GRE Word List
AQUILINE
curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose
The meaning of the word aquiline is curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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denotation | meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation |
pretension | pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist. |
preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
wreak | inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on |
ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
championship | position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion |
abstract | theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational |
inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
miniature | small model; small painting; ADJ: small |
pang | sudden sharp feeling of pain |