GRE Word List

DICTUM

a noteworthy statement: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
savoryhaving savor: such as
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
onusburden