GRE Word List

BREVITY

shortness of duration

The meaning of the word brevity is shortness of duration.

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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
dulltedious
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
esteemthe regard in which one is held
purveyorone that purveys
riftfissure
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object