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

WordMeaning
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
florescencea state or period of flourishing
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering