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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| warranted | sanction |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |