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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |