GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

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WordMeaning
ligneousof or resembling wood
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
notcha V-shaped indentation
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
malodoroushaving a bad odor
sheerunqualified