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
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
finishto come to an end : terminate
contrivancea thing contrived
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility