GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

Random words

WordMeaning
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
residualremainder
obesehaving excessive body fat
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
citadela fortress that commands (see command
trekto make one's way arduously
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances