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 |
|---|---|
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| unfrock | defrock |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |