GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

Random words

WordMeaning
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
hauntto visit often : frequent
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
bestialof or relating to beasts
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete