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 |
|---|---|
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| mountebank | a person who sells quack medicines from a platform |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
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