GRE Word List
PARITY
the quality or state of being equal or equivalent
The meaning of the word parity is the quality or state of being equal or equivalent.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
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| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
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