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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
delveexcavate
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery