GRE Word List
COHESION
the act or state of sticking together tightly
The meaning of the word cohesion is the act or state of sticking together tightly.
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| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |