GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

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WordMeaning
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy