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.

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idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
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gorgea narrow passage through land
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson