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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| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| appease | pacify |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
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