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
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
plumagethe feathers of a bird
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
malcontenta discontented person:
errantbehaving wrongly