GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sidetrack | siding |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| demure | reserved |