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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ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
welter | writhe |
animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |