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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resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
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mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
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espousemarry
serebeing dried and withered