GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
shama trick that deludes : hoax
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes