GRE Word List
VIE
to strive for superiority : contend
The meaning of the word vie is to strive for superiority : contend.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| colloquy | conversation |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |