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
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
impoverishto make poor
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal