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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| suppliant | supplicant |
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| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| executor | one who executes something |
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