GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| descry | to catch sight of |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| overweening | arrogant |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |