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 |
|---|---|
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |