GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness of blood : kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
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