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 |
|---|---|
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |