GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

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WordMeaning
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
predetermineforeordain
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hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
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ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities