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
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
snipa small piece that is snipped off
gibeto utter taunting words
whimsywhim
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments