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
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
portlydignified
miragean optical (see optical
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
overthrowoverturn