GRE Word List
ROSTRUM
an ancient Roman platform for public orators
The meaning of the word rostrum is an ancient Roman platform for public orators.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |