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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |