GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste