GRE Word List

SIBYLLINE

any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)

The meaning of the word sibylline is any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy).

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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
beguilehoodwink
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
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rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
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dozeto sleep lightly
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