GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| opus | work |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |