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
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
imbueendow
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
dearthscarcity that makes dear
guyman