GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
predetermineforeordain
endorseto write on the back of
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
brackishsomewhat salty
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge