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 |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |