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 |
|---|---|
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |