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 |
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| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| wry | twist |