GRE Word List

CAPTION

the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed

The meaning of the word caption is the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed.

Random words

WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit