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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viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
balma balsamic (see balsamic
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
overweeningarrogant
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
nutritiousnourishing