GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
aceticvinegary
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
cullto select from a group : choose
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals