GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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WordMeaning
demeritoffense
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
emulateto strive to equal or excel
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haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
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