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
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
suppliantsupplicant