GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
manumitto release from slavery
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
writsomething written : writing
facsimilean exact copy
gustthe sensation of taste