GRE Word List

RIGHTEOUS

acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin

The meaning of the word righteous is acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin.

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matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
homespunspun or made at home
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
repudiateto refuse to accept
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense