GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
facsimilean exact copy
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
egressa place or means of going out : exit
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout