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
foregoto go before : precede
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
coalesceto grow together
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
lunarcrescent