GRE Word List

BREADTH

distance from side to side : width

The meaning of the word breadth is distance from side to side : width.

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WordMeaning
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
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veritythe quality or state of being true or real
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)