GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
recipientone that receives : receiver
firebranda piece of burning wood
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant