GRE Word List

UPRIGHT

perpendicular

The meaning of the word upright is perpendicular.

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WordMeaning
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
evoketo call forth or up: such as
parleyto speak with another : confer
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt