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
fienddevil
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers