GRE Word List

MOTTO

a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

The meaning of the word motto is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.

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WordMeaning
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
upshotthe final result : outcome
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
neophytea new convert : proselyte