GRE Word List
HERESY
adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
The meaning of the word heresy is adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |