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.
Random words
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| syllogism | a 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") |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| finery | ornament |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| delusive | likely to delude |