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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |