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 |
|---|---|
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| evenhanded | fair |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |