GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| concatenate | linked together |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |