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 |
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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 |