GRE Word List
FORMALITY
compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
The meaning of the word formality is compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |