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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| enduring | lasting |
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| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| diadem | crown |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |