GRE Word List
COMITY
friendly social atmosphere : social harmony
The meaning of the word comity is friendly social atmosphere : social harmony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |