GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.

Random words

WordMeaning
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
compulsionan act of compelling
precipitousprecipitate
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
dieto pass from physical life : expire
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
dulcetsweet to the taste