GRE Word List
AXIOM
a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
The meaning of the word axiom is a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| repercussion | reflection |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| annals | a record of events arranged in yearly sequence |
| environ | encircle |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |