GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
beleaguerbesiege
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
braggarta loud arrogant boaster