GRE Word List

MERIT

a praiseworthy quality : virtue

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

Random words

WordMeaning
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
noveltysomething new or unusual
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
communetalk over
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy