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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bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
contagiona contagious disease
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obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
unregeneratenot regenerate
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance