GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

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zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
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forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place