GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |