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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| lode | waterway |
| rabies | an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |