GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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WordMeaning
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order