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
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
serebeing dried and withered
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly