GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

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WordMeaning
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
dintforce
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
sidetracksiding
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence