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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| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
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| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| endue | provide |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
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| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
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