GRE Word List

DISPARITY

a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity

The meaning of the word disparity is a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity.

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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
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perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
militateto have weight or effect
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)