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
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning