GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
notcha V-shaped indentation
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
antecedeprecede
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava