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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |