GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| writ | something written : writing |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| gust | the sensation of taste |