GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

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WordMeaning
donto put on (an article of clothing)
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
mandatean authoritative command
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate