GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

Random words

WordMeaning
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
misadventuremisfortune
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
benisonblessing
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle