GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

Random words

WordMeaning
wreakbring about
dapperneat and trim in appearance
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
detonationthe action or process of detonating
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate