GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet