GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
supplicantone who supplicates
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
impetusa driving force : impulse