GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
healthyenjoying good health