GRE Word List

METTLE

vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament

The meaning of the word mettle is vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament.

Random words

WordMeaning
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
grottocave
sanctiona formal decree
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
compellingthat compels: such as
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place