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 |
|---|---|
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| hysteria | a psychoneurosis marked by emotional excitability and disturbances of the psychogenic, sensory, vasomotor, and visceral (see visceral |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |