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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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| mortician | undertaker |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| actuary | clerk |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
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