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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toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
extantcurrently or actually existing
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
recipientone that receives : receiver