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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staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
botchan inflammatory sore
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
convoketo call together to a meeting
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing