GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.

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domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
knolla small round hill : mound
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission