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 |
|---|---|
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| pliant | pliable |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |