GRE Word List

INCONGRUITY

the quality or state of being incongruous

The meaning of the word incongruity is the quality or state of being incongruous.

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WordMeaning
stem_fromarise from; originate from
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
fabricateinvent
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation