GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cohorts | companion |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| raspy | harsh |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |