GRE Word List

TRANQUILLITY

the quality or state of being tranquil

The meaning of the word tranquillity is the quality or state of being tranquil.

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WordMeaning
extolto praise highly : glorify
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application