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 |
|---|---|
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| predecessor | one that precedes |