GRE Word List

PARALLELISM

the quality or state of being parallel

The meaning of the word parallelism is the quality or state of being parallel.

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WordMeaning
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
deferput off
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay