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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WordMeaning
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
reparteea quick and witty reply
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of