GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

Random words

WordMeaning
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
dys-abnormal
paragona model of excellence or perfection
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion