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 |
|---|---|
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| chafe | irritate |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |