GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

Random words

WordMeaning
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
nexusconnection
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
significanthaving meaning
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
blueslow spirits : melancholy
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions