GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fructifyto bear fruit
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
procurementthe act or process of procuring
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
antipathya strong feeling of dislike