GRE Word List
MERIT
a praiseworthy quality : virtue
The meaning of the word merit is a praiseworthy quality : virtue.
Random words
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humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
doddering | feeble |
whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |