GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| aver | to declare positively |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |