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.

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WordMeaning
outragean act of violence or brutality
wiltloose freshness; droop
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
retributionrecompense
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as