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 |
|---|---|
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| forte | one's strong point |
| nexus | connection |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |