GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

Random words

WordMeaning
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur