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
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
remissionthe act or process of remitting
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous