GRE Word List

COMITY

friendly social atmosphere : social harmony

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

Random words

WordMeaning
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
filchto steal secretly or casually
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
neophytea new convert : proselyte