GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

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WordMeaning
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
constraintthe act of constraining
potentateruler
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
hardybold
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure