GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
ebullientboiling
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
miragean optical (see optical
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
aceticvinegary
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character