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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| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |