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
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
ancestryline of descent : lineage
emollientmaking soft or supple
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
cursiverunning
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor