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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
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| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
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| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |