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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| machinations | an act of machinating |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
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| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
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| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |