GRE Word List
CELERITY
rapidity of motion or action
The meaning of the word celerity is rapidity of motion or action.
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|---|---|
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
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| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| writ | something written : writing |
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| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
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