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 |
|---|---|
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |