GRE Word List

PROPINQUITY

nearness of blood : kinship

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

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adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
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chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
manumitto release from slavery
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded