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
relishcharacteristic flavor
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
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vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
denizeninhabitant
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery