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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| Word | Meaning |
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| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| fiend | devil |