GRE Word List

VIRTUE

conformity to a standard of right : morality

The meaning of the word virtue is conformity to a standard of right : morality.

Random words

WordMeaning
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
heedto pay attention
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
ruffiana brutal person : bully
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
transitoryof brief duration : temporary