GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

The meaning of the word dictum is a noteworthy statement: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
compulsionan act of compelling
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea