GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
harassexhaust
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement