GRE Word List
RUBRIC
an authoritative rule
The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |