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
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
momentuma property (see property