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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WordMeaning
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
blisscomplete happiness
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection