GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |