GRE Word List
DUBIOUS
unsettled in opinion : doubtful
The meaning of the word dubious is unsettled in opinion : doubtful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| voodoo | a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti |
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