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 |
|---|---|
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| chafe | irritate |