GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
bulgeto jut out : swell
raspyharsh
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator