GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
fermentto undergo fermentation
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
shearto cut off the hair from
poreto gaze intently
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
smudgeto make a smudge on
sustainto give support or relief to
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion