GRE Word List

PROXIMITY

the quality or state of being proximate : closeness

The meaning of the word proximity is the quality or state of being proximate : closeness.

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WordMeaning
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
oligarchygovernment by the few
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
bewareto be on one's guard
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore