GRE Word List

FIAT

an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree

The meaning of the word fiat is an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree.

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WordMeaning
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
incognitowith one's identity concealed
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker