GRE Word List

LEVITY

excessive or unseemly frivolity

The meaning of the word levity is excessive or unseemly frivolity.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative