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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WordMeaning
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
inundateoverwhelm
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
fussyeasily upset : irritable
quarrygame
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection