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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finery | ornament |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| prank | trick |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |