GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
extolto praise highly : glorify
appendattach
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)