GRE Word List
VIRILE
having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
The meaning of the word virile is having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |