GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
diversediffering from one another : unlike
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands