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 |
|---|---|
| consort | associate |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| refulgent | a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |