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 |
|---|---|
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| license | permission to act |
| congenial | pleasant |
| steep | lofty |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |