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
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
expoundto set forth : state
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
statutoryof or relating to statutes
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain