GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

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WordMeaning
apparentopen to view : visible
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
postulatedemand
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger