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
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
dissentto withhold assent or approval
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heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
kudospraise given for achievement
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
fiascoa complete failure