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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| foresight | an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience |