GRE Word List
INDOCTRINATE
cause to accept a doctrine without questioning it; Ex. indoctrinated with mindless anti-communism
The meaning of the word indoctrinate is cause to accept a doctrine without questioning it; Ex. indoctrinated with mindless anti-communism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defiance | refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant |
| rider | amendment or clause added to a legislative bill |
| stigma | token of disgrace; brand; V. stigmatize: mark with a stigma; characterize as disgraceful |
| unkempt | disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb |
| detraction | slandering; aspersion; detracting; CF. detractor |
| hummock | small hill; hillock |
| spartan | without attention to comfort; lacking luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined; Ex. spartan living condition/life |
| terse | concise; abrupt; pithy |
| untenable | (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible; not able to be maintained |
| sophistry | seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning; sophism |