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 |
|---|---|
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| gnarl | snarl |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |