GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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WordMeaning
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
relishcharacteristic flavor
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
attireto put garments on : dress
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination