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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| Word | Meaning |
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| jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| giddy | dizzy |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |