GRE Word List
DICTUM
a noteworthy statement: such as
The meaning of the word dictum is a noteworthy statement: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| sledge | sledgehammer |