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
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted