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 |
|---|---|
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| dominate | rule |
| niggle | trifle |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |