GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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WordMeaning
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
adjointo add or attach by joining
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
providencedivine guidance or care
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
purportedreputed
dumbfoundto confound (see confound