GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| coin | corner |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |