GRE Word List

COMITY

friendly social atmosphere : social harmony

The meaning of the word comity is friendly social atmosphere : social harmony.

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WordMeaning
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capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
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veracioustruthful
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community