GRE Word List
RIGHTEOUS
morally upright; just
The meaning of the word righteous is morally upright; just.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detain | keep waiting; prevent from leaving or going; N. detention |
| numismatist | person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals |
| idyllic | charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene |
| leery | (of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious |
| expatriate | exile; someone who has withdrawn from his native land; V: exile; banish; leave one's country |
| probity | uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility |
| litigation | lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate |
| uproarious | marked by commotion or uproar; very noisy (esp. with laughter); hilarious; causing loud laughter; extremely funny |
| avid | greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity |
| labile | likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability |
