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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |