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.
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| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
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| pedagogue | teacher |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
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