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
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
condescendto assume an air of superiority
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments