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
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
fineryornament
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
comestibleedible
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided