GRE Word List

CORNICE

the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration

The meaning of the word cornice is the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration.

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syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
inflateddistended with air or gas
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
satiatefilled to satiety
underlyinglying beneath or below
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
gauntexcessively thin and angular