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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WordMeaning
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
limpto walk lamely
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
callousbeing hardened and thickened
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
culminationthe action of culminating