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
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
providencedivine guidance or care
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
maroona dark red
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing