GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness of blood : kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.
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|---|---|
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
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| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
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| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |