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
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
yena strong desire or propensity
rabidextremely violent : furious
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion