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 |
|---|---|
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| groom | bridegroom |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |