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
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
noveltysomething new or unusual
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony