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 |
|---|---|
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |