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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|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
| excise | an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity |
| chafe | irritate |