GRE Word List

HETERODOX

contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox

The meaning of the word heterodox is contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox.

Random words

WordMeaning
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long