GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phoenix | symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes |
| jollity | gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay |
| jumble | mix in a confused way |
| churlish | boorish; rude; N. churl: boor; yahoo |
| onus | burden; responsibility |
| recant | disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement |
| foppish | vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance |
| wince | move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body. |
| arraign | charge in court; indict |
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