GRE Word List
FIAT
command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done
The meaning of the word fiat is command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jubilation | rejoicing; great joy |
| demerit | fault; bad quality |
| apiculture | bee-keeping |
| immune | resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity |
| chaffing | bantering; joking |
| salutary | tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome; Ex. The punishment had a salutary effect on the boy; CF. health |
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| psyche | soul; mind |
| clap | strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound; CF. applause |
| vagary | capricious happening; caprice; whim; CF. wander |
