GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

The meaning of the word dictum is a noteworthy statement: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
pitfalltrap
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
sublimatesublime
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate