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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renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
enraptureto fill with delight
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
recriminationa retaliatory accusation