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
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
quietudea quiet state : repose
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing