GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
compartmenta separate division or section
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
tawnyof the color tawny
overblownpast the prime of bloom
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful