GRE Word List

RUTHLESS

having no pity : merciless

The meaning of the word ruthless is having no pity : merciless.

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WordMeaning
smotherto kill by depriving of air
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
toutto make much of : promote
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details