GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
cloistera monastic establishment
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
reckoncount