GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |