GRE Word List

EQUITY

justice according to natural law or right

The meaning of the word equity is justice according to natural law or right.

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WordMeaning
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
pungentsharply painful
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription