GRE Word List
BREVITY
shortness of duration
The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |