GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

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WordMeaning
pendulouspoised without visible support
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
unearthlynot earthly: such as
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
lubricateto make smooth or slippery