GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sibling | sib |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| ensconce | shelter |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |