GRE Word List

PLEBEIAN

a member of the Roman plebs

The meaning of the word plebeian is a member of the Roman plebs.

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WordMeaning
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
aperturean opening or open space : hole
imbueendow
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement