GRE Word List

GENTILITY

the condition of belonging to the gentry

The meaning of the word gentility is the condition of belonging to the gentry.

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besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
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juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
writheto twist into coils or folds
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