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
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary