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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visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
promptto move to action : incite
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
overblownpast the prime of bloom
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course