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

WordMeaning
abodethe place where one lives : home
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
underlyinglying beneath or below
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
upshotthe final result : outcome
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity