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
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
jostleto come in contact or into collision
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
boostto push or shove up from below
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
abortiveprematurely born