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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WordMeaning
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
deifyto make a god of
credencemental acceptance as true or real
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
transitoryof brief duration : temporary