GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

Random words

WordMeaning
pento shut in or as if in a pen
cadavera dead body
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
wrytwist
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief