GRE Word List

FORTITUDE

strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

The meaning of the word fortitude is strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.

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optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as