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
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength