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

WordMeaning
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
droopto hang or incline downward
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
laxloose
parochialof or relating to a church parish
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly