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 |
|---|---|
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |