GRE Word List
RIGHTEOUS
morally upright; just
The meaning of the word righteous is morally upright; just.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| persist | continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent |
| bandy | discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner; exchange (words) heatedly; quarrel; Ex. bandy words with |
| cull | pick out from others (to kill the weakest members); reject; select; collect (information); N. |
| effective | effectual; producing a strong response; striking; in operation; in effect; Ex. effective speech/photograph |
| emaciated | thin and wasted (from hunger or illness) |
| arsenal | storage place for military equipment |
| peddle | travel about selling (wares); CF. foot |
| utopia | ideal place, state, or society; ADJ. utopian |
| avid | greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity |
| notoriety | disrepute; ill fame |