GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |