GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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WordMeaning
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
dramaa composition (see composition
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing