GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

Random words

WordMeaning
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
sluggarda habitually lazy person
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
diluteattenuate
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity