GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
denominationan act of denominating
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
clichea trite phrase or expression
embroiderto ornament with needlework
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
gustythe sensation of taste