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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imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity