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
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
lacerationthe act of lacerating
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience