GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
galaxymilky way galaxy
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
assailto attack violently : assault