GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness of blood : kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.
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|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
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| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
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| residual | remainder |
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