GRE Word List
PROPINQUITY
nearness of blood : kinship
The meaning of the word propinquity is nearness of blood : kinship.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| ideology | a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |