GRE Word List
SOLEMNITY
seriousness; gravity
The meaning of the word solemnity is seriousness; gravity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |
| inopportune | untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen |
| random | without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random |
| blotch | spot; blot; CF. blot+botch |
| repertoire | list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory |
| atone | make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for |
| hail | frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail |
| fervor | glowing ardor; intensity of feeling; quality of being fervent or fervid; zeal; intense heat |