GRE Word List

SUPINE

lying on the back or with the face upward

The meaning of the word supine is lying on the back or with the face upward.

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WordMeaning
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
chafeirritate