GRE Word List

SOLEMNITY

formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event

The meaning of the word solemnity is formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event.

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WordMeaning
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
detachedstanding by itself : separate
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity