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
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
apostateone who commits apostasy
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
noisomenoxious
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics