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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |