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 |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |