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
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
primto give a prim or demure expression to
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle