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 |
|---|---|
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| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
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| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
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| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |