GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| skimp | skimpy |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |