GRE Word List

FELICITY

the quality or state of being happy

The meaning of the word felicity is the quality or state of being happy.

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WordMeaning
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
pendulouspoised without visible support
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure