GRE Word List
AQUILINE
curving like an eagle's beak
The meaning of the word aquiline is curving like an eagle's beak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| cipher | zero |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| forlorn | bereft |