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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| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
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| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
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