GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
stiltedpompous
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life