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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| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |