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
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of