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
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
precipitantprecipitate
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
healthyenjoying good health
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state