GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| obscure | dark |
| imbue | endow |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |