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
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
putativecommonly accepted or supposed