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 |
|---|---|
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| coterie | an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |