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.

Random words

WordMeaning
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
blemishto spoil by a flaw
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain