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