GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
| doddering | feeble |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
