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
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
dynamogenerator
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company