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
addressto mark directions for delivery on
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
impedimentsomething that impedes
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent