GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
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rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
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providencedivine guidance or care