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
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
retrenchcut down
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
homilya usually short sermon
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
canterone who uses cant: such as
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
lateralof or relating to the side
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion