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
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
procurementthe act or process of procuring
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing