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
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
remissionthe act or process of remitting
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
licensepermission to act
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily