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 |
|---|---|
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |