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
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
canterone who uses cant: such as
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
opulencewealth
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished