GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
recitala detailed account : enumeration
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
dementedmad
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel