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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| insuperable | incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved |
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| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
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| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
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