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 |
|---|---|
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |