GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| upright | perpendicular |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| diadem | crown |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |