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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
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| acuity | keenness of perception |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
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