GRE Word List

LEONINE

of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion

The meaning of the word leonine is of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion.

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WordMeaning
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")
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
fineryornament
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
delusivelikely to delude