GRE Word List

FIAT

an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree

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

Random words

WordMeaning
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
transcendentaltranscendent