GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |