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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slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
natalnative
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks