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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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
fraileasily led into evil
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
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surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
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blueslow spirits : melancholy
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate