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 |
|---|---|
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| acuity | keenness of perception |