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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| flounder | flatfish |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |