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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| flora | a treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |