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 |
|---|---|
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |