GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
dyspepticindigestion
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
impuissanceweakness
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements