Tenet
hardTEN-it
noun
Definition
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy
Examples
“Individual freedom is a central tenet of democracy.”
“The organization's tenets emphasized equality and justice.”
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GRE Tip
Tenet is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "principle" or "doctrine" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "heresy".
Related GRE Words
doctrine
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group
precept
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
principle
A fundamental truth or proposition; a rule or belief governing behavior
credulous
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
heterodox
Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
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