GRE Word List
IMBECILITY
the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
The meaning of the word imbecility is the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impinge | encroach |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |