GRE Word List
STOIC
a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
The meaning of the word stoic is a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c..
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| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
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| sledge | sledgehammer |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
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| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |