GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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WordMeaning
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
concatenatelinked together
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
gradationa series forming successive stages
filchto steal secretly or casually
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
citadela fortress that commands (see command
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")