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
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
derelictionan intentional abandonment
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory