GRE Word List
DOCTRINE
a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
The meaning of the word doctrine is a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| portly | dignified |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| frigid | intensely cold |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |