GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wreak | bring about |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |