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 |
|---|---|
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| pugilist | fighter |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
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| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |