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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lucre | monetary gain : profit |
sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
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