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
inertlacking the power to move
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
healthyenjoying good health
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")