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
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
monotonytedious sameness
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
consonanceharmony or agreement among components