GRE Word List

SATURNINE

born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn

The meaning of the word saturnine is born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn.

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WordMeaning
componenta constituent part : ingredient
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
fraileasily led into evil
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
brawnthe flesh of a boar
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official