GRE Word List

TENET

a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true

The meaning of the word tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true.

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WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
pursea small bag for money
pugilistfighter
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
parochialof or relating to a church parish
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
wagto be in motion : stir
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented