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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| dissension | disagreement |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |