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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |