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 |
|---|---|
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |