GRE Word List

RUBRIC

an authoritative rule

The meaning of the word rubric is an authoritative rule.

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WordMeaning
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
ancestryline of descent : lineage
missivea written communication : letter
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner