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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rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
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discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
predetermineforeordain
dissipateto break up and drive off
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
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