GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| verge | brink |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |