GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| prattle | prate |