GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| concur | to express agreement |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |