GRE Word List
FORMALITY
ceremonious quality; ceremonious adherence to rules; something done just for form's sake; Ex. mere formality
The meaning of the word formality is ceremonious quality; ceremonious adherence to rules; something done just for form's sake; Ex. mere formality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| braggadocio | boasting |
| allure | entice; attract; tempt |
| paradox | something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| gregarious | sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group |
| blunder | error; stupid mistake |
| insurmountable | overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable |
| arable | fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land |
| hothead | person who does things too quickly without thinking; ADJ. hotheaded |