GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debilitate | to impair the strength of : enfeeble |
| breed | to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |