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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |