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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| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
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| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |