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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yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
deputizeto appoint as deputy
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
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