GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness of blood : kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.
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| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| puerile | juvenile |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |