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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| psychiatrist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |