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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| clip | encompass |