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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|---|---|
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| spruce | to make spruce |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
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| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
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| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |