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
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
bestowto put to use : apply
hauntto visit often : frequent
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
meandera winding path or course