GRE Word List

TABLET

a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription

The meaning of the word tablet is a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription.

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WordMeaning
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
swipea strong sweeping blow
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
homilya usually short sermon
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind