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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WordMeaning
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
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ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
transcribeto make a written copy of
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
siblingsib