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

WordMeaning
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language