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
naivetea naive remark or action
compriseto be made up of
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
hideto put out of sight : secrete
frivolousof little weight or importance
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
sequesterto set apart : segregate
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating